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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.34, 22,731.26 and 4,766.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.34, 22,731.26 and 4,766.09 is: 7,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.34 : 22,731.26 = 4,766.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.34/22,731.26 = 4,766.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.34x = 22,731.26 × 4,766.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.34x = 108,339,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,339,093.49/15,154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.05

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